Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719901196_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Indicators to measure cost of living modified in line with current development - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that the indicators or the index were calculated based on the various household expenses.
Tue Jul 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: Multidimensional Poverty Index helps govt address needs of low-income households - Nurul Izzah
The use of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) helps policymakers to better understand the real needs of low-income households, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61717737228_Householdwaste.jpg)
Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold
While it has made progress in some areas, Malaysia's daily waste generation rate is way above the global average.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713957413_HorseAmokLondon.jpg)
Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people
The horses belonged to the Household Cavalry had run loose while exercising at Horse Guards Parade, a ceremonial parade ground in London.
Wed Apr 24 2024
The Future Is Female: Kloth Circularity - Waste Not, Want Not
The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil & gas, and household are among the largest contributors to fabric waste. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Suzila Nik Hassan and Sarah Kedah, co-founders of Kloth Circularity, about their mission to keep fabrics out of our landfills.
Sun Feb 25 2024
![SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708662729_TBSumbanganAsasR.jpg)
SARA initiative: Alleviating financial strain for those in need
The SARA aid to households has been increased to RM1,200 from RM600 in 2023, while the rate for single individuals remains at RM600.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71706497111_TBSTRjpg.jpg)
Disbursement of STR Phase 1 begins today
The STR Phase 1 payment has been increased by govt to RM500 for recipients in the household category with an income of RM2,500 and below.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693632996_EmmanuelMacron.png)
France's Macron to name new PM as he launches political reset
Gabriel Attal, a close Emmanuel Macron ally, became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Generative AI's wild 2023 Generative AI's wild 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702179201_TBchatgpt.jpg)
Generative AI's wild 2023
ChatGPT was well on its way to becoming a household name even before 2023 kicked off.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Southern Thailand floods: Signs of recovery emerge amidst rising household toll Southern Thailand floods: Signs of recovery emerge amidst rising household toll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703514073_selatanthai.jpg)
Southern Thailand floods: Signs of recovery emerge amidst rising household toll
The flood situation in southern Thailand shows signs of recovery, however the number of affected households continues to climb.
Thu Dec 28 2023
![Women farmers shine as 'super-heroes' in India's climate fight Women farmers shine as 'super-heroes' in India's climate fight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700742958_Indiafarming.jpg)
Women farmers shine as 'super-heroes' in India's climate fight
Of India's 12 million self-help groups, serving 140 million households, 88% are all-women, government data shows.
Sun Nov 26 2023
![Many still haven't registered for housewives' social security scheme - Sivakumar Many still haven't registered for housewives' social security scheme - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699439286_VSivakumarKotaB.jpg)
Many still haven't registered for housewives' social security scheme - Sivakumar
SKSSR was introduced to provide social security protection to housewives against domestic injury and invalidity while managing household.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Storm Ciaran kills six, lashes Europe with strong winds and rain Storm Ciaran kills six, lashes Europe with strong winds and rain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41698984689_stormCiaran.jpg)
Storm Ciaran kills six, lashes Europe with strong winds and rain
In France, 1.2 million households were left without electricity.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693795739_collapsedcanopy.jpg)
Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan
Taiwan worked to restore power to more than 40,000 households after Typhoon Haikui barrelled into the east and south of the island.
Mon Sep 04 2023